The purpose of the collimator is to

increase scatter radiation.
remove many of the long-wavelength x-rays.
increase the energy of the x-ray beam.
shape the x-ray beam.


shape the x-ray beam.

Rationale: shape the x-ray beam and restrict its size as it is emitted.

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